Please Note: the VINData Report for this bike shows that it was towed or impounded in October of 2015.
The Kawasaki Ninja 250 has launched the careers of countless motorcyclists and has earned its place in hearts of riders worldwide. It started in 1983 as the belt driven EX250-C before being rebranded as the Ninja, and while it has changed over the years it has maintained a balance between sport and standard that has made it attractive to so many different types of riders. 1986 came with an update to chain drive and the name of Ninja 250R in the US – we got that bike for over two decades with barely any changes.
In 2008, Kawasaki updated the model with much more aggressive styling, a heavily updated (more than 70%) engine, new dual-piston calipers, 37mm Showa fork, Kayaba shock, and 17″ wheels.
For years, this was the only quality option for an American rider looking for a 250cc sportbike. As Motorcyclist magazine summed it up: “it’s more than a great beginner’s bike. It’s a great bike, period.”
This example is VIN: JKAEXMJ18ADA50586.
The odometer shows 19,736 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Slightly High
Engine Oil Quality: Shows Ok (Unknown Age)
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Good
Coolant Quality: Good 3% of moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: Mid 1.5>3.0% of moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Little Tight
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Fail
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 80%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Slight Weep
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 29/23
Tire Date Code Rear: 08/20
Tire % Remaining Front: 60%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 70%
Tire Press. Front: 28 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 32 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.51V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.09V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench
Test Ride Completed: None Taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-Has some lower body scrape marks
-Small splits in seat pad
-Clutch lever ball is missing
Recommendations:
-Hydro 2
-Plate Light Diagnostic
-Oil and Filter change due to unknown age
Modifications:
Fender eliminator/tail tidy.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on IRC Road Winner and Dunlop GPR-300 tires with date codes of 0820 and 2923.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Kawasaki is offered on a clean California title with registration that expired in May 2024. Per the California DMV website, it would cost $494 to make registration current through May 2026.
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